The complete guide to macro-photography by a top professional in the field. Learn how to capture awe-inspiring close-up shots and unlock the beauty of the miniature world with this comprehensive guide.
Macro is one of the fastest-growing genres in photography, and with this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide, macro expert Matt Doogue invites you to discover a whole new world of creative image-making.
- Go from complete novice to confident macro shooter
- Learn from a top professional sharing tips & tricks for success
- Discover an exciting new genre of photographic practice
- Connect with nature and develop a deeper understanding of wildlife
- Master key techniques for pro-level macro photography results
- Experience a more mindful approach to taking photos
From understanding the optimal lens, to the shooting environment, advanced techniques and post-processing, unlock the beauty of the miniature world with this detailed guide.
Learning to work with light is an important milestone in every photographer's career, and the ability to craft light to fit your vision for an image is a skill that cannot be overrated. Most often, that crafting of light is spoken of in terms of the quality and quantity of light. But there is an important, third component of light that heavily influences the final look of the image: the color of light. In Chroma: A Photographer's Guide to Lighting with Color, photographer Nick Fancher helps you elevate your game when it comes to introducing the bold, creative, and intentional use of color into your work.
Going beyond the rule of thirds, this offers invaluable tips and tools to help the photographer take control of the creative process with emphasis on four elements: an impactful subject, dynamic composition, effective use of lighting, and an ability to invoke an emotional response in the viewer.
Computational Photography combines plentiful computing, digital sensors, modern optics, actuators, probes, and smart lights to escape the limitations of traditional film cameras and enables novel imaging applications.
This book provides a practical guide to topics in image capture and manipulation methods for generating compelling pictures for graphics, special effects, scene comprehension, and art. The computational techniques discussed cover topics in exploiting new ideas in manipulating optics, illumination, and sensors at time of capture. In addition, the authors describe sophisticated reconstruction procedures from direct and indirect pixel measurements that go well beyond the traditional digital darkroom experience.
The Art of Cyanotype: A Complete Guide to Camera-less Photography is a practical and inspiring handbook for anyone interested in the beautiful process of creating cyanotype photograms and photographic prints. Known as sun printing or camera-less photography, cyanotype is an accessible yet versatile medium, and this book delves deeply into its artistic potential.
The guide demonstrates a wide range of techniques, from traditional cyanotype processes to more advanced methods, such as toning, gold leafing, and incorporating decorative textures. It also explores the creation of artists' books, expanding the scope of cyanotype into new, innovative forms. With clear instructions and step-by-step guidance, the book makes this historic photographic process approachable for both novice and experienced artists and photographers.
What sets The Art of Cyanotype apart is its ability to bridge tradition with modern creativity. The author shows how this age-old technique can be adapted and refined to produce truly inspirational work, encouraging readers to experiment and push the boundaries of the medium. Whether you're looking to master the fundamentals or explore new artistic directions, this book offers the tools and insights to transform your cyanotype practice.
Aimed at artists, photographers, and creatives of all levels, The Art of Cyanotype is more than just a technical guide; it's an invitation to explore a timeless craft with fresh eyes.
DAVID BUSCH'S CANON EOS 5D MARK III GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY is your complete reference to this exciting new full-frame camera from Canon, the much-anticipated update to Canon's 5D Mark II model. Among the Mark III's many exciting features are built-in high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities, faster continuous shooting, ISO up to 102,400, new exposure and autofocus sensors, and advanced HDTV video. With this book in hand, you will explore the world of digital photography, learn to flex your creativity, and take great photographs. With clear how-to steps and full-color illustrations, DAVID BUSCH'S CANON EOS 5D MARK III GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY covers all the features of this powerful camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lenses, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. With David Busch as your guide, you'll be in full creative control, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced hobbyist, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge, creativity, and confidence with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III today.
This book covers everything you need to know about wet-plate collodion photography. Quinn teaches you how to make direct positive images on glass and metal plates; Ambrotypes, Tintypes, and Alumitypes.
Whether you're new to digital photography or a seasoned shooter, this latest edition of Ben Long's popular guide is your one-stop resource for advice and clear how-to information on every aspect of digital photography, from shooting to postproduction to printing. COMPLETE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, SEVENTH EDITION starts with the basics; no prior knowledge of photography is needed. By the end of the book, you'll have a deep understanding of the art and technology of photography and be ready to tackle complex photographic challenges. Among the many essential elements of digital photography covered are: • Extensive details of the camera's controls. • In-depth tutorials on the ins and outs of exposure. • Detailed chapters on seeing, composition, and the "artistry" of photography. • Full instruction in how to craft a post-production workflow that works for you. • Tutorials on all the essentials of image editing, from raw processing to retouching. • Full coverage of printing and output. Photographer Ben Long brings his extensive experience to bear, helping you over conceptual hurdles and leading you to a clear understanding of how to take great photos. With this book in hand, you will master the equipment, the process, and the art of digital photography.
Black-and-white photography poses unique challenges; without color to guide the eye, contrast, lighting, and composition take on even more importance. Renowned photographer Harold Davis explains these elements and demonstrates the basic rules of black and white photography as well as when and how to break them. He breaks through the complexity of this photographic medium, explores opportunities for black-and-white imagery, and shows how to capitalize on every one.
Richly illustrated with the author's own images, this beautiful guide presents the skills needed for great black-and-white photos while encouraging your confidence and creativity.
Family Amnesia is a visual tribute and love letter honoring the artist's Chinese American family roots in the United States. The book explores her family's multi-generational resilience and resistance through mixed media collages, her grandfather’s photographs, her own captured images and archival material.
In July, Aperture will release Todd Hido: Intimate
Distance, Over Thirty Years of Photographs, A Chronological Album, a newly
assembled, chronological album compiling over thirty years of Hido’s
photographs, including a selection of new works.
Spending between 24 and 72 hours documenting each family, Lewis's intimate black and white photographs capture caught moments within the homes of a variety of families as the project unfolded over 14 years. The images explore the fullness of parenting, from the unexpected chaos to the quiet shared moments.
The Enchanted Ones, a new photo book by Stephanie Pommez, is a visual tale that drifts between reality and myth, inspired by the legends of the Brazilian Amazon. Shot entirely on 35mm black-and-white film, the book moves beyond documentary into the realm of the imaginary, capturing a world where the seen and unseen coexist.
Soumoud In Dark Times is a new photobook by Rehab Nazzal. Featuring 41 color photographs taken between October 2023 and November 2024, the book presents a diaristic record of everyday life across the West Bank during a year of intensified military and settler violence.
If you’re looking for a photography magazine that does more than showcase beautiful images—one that actually invites you to think, feel, and connect—PhotoED Magazine’s Issue #73 is something special. The theme for this edition is MELD, and it really lives up to that name. It's all about merging: ideas, identities, histories, and creative practices. And the result is a thoughtful, moving, and surprisingly hopeful collection of work.
On 15 May, Amsterdam-based photographer Jackie Mulder releases her first artist book. Known for her unique approach to photography and mixed media art, Mulder presents Thought Trails, a visual fusion of present and past. The book showcases her signature style, where self-made photographs are transformed into dreamlike compositions.
Photographer Hannah Altman’s new book, We Will Return To You, considers how Jewish storytelling is translated and transformed through photographs by evoking the enigmatic, ritualistic, and multi-layered world of folklore. The 71 color photographs in the book, often portraits, are illuminated by Altman’s distinctive use of natural light. An excerpt from the book forms the foundation for her upcoming exhibition, As It Were, Suspended in Midair, in the Kniznick Gallery at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute at Brandeis University, running February 13–June 12, 2025.
Born in Madagascar and raised in Kenya, celebrated documentary photographer Guillaume Bonn has dedicated over 20 years to exploring and chronicling wildlife conservation practices, vanishing landscapes, and the implementation of landscape and wildlife preservation in East Africa.
